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Nağara Burnu Lighthouse

Fl Green 10s🇹🇷TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Nağara Burnu Lighthouse

Also known as: Nara

This navigational aid is a 9-meter tall cylindrical fiberglass tower, operational and painted white with two green horizontal bands. Its focal height is 10 meters, and it emits a single green flash every 10 seconds. The lighthouse is located near Eceabat, Turkey, approximately 1.9 kilometers away. It warns mariners of a sharp bend in the Dardanelles Strait. The distinctive coloring and light pattern aid in its identification and function.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for vessels transiting the Dardanelles Strait, specifically warning about a very sharp bend in the waterway and aiding navigation with its green flashes every ten seconds.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl G 10s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Canakkale
Latitude
40.1967°
Longitude
26.3998°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with two green horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical white metal or fiberglass tower, painted white with two green horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Eceabat(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
N4862
NGA No.
17000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nağara Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
Nağara Burnu displays the characteristic Fl Green 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Nağara Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nağara Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Eceabat at 1.9 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Çanakkale (2.9 NM ESE), LAPSEKI (16.1 NM NE), Bolu (17.3 NM NE), Gelibolu (17.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nağara Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nağara Burnu Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Nağara Burnu Lighthouse?+
Nağara Burnu Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Nağara Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nağara Burnu Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.